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Alabama football head coach Nick Saban holds the trophy from the Rose Bowl game against Notre Dame on January 1, 2021.

The 110th Rose Bowl: Alabama’s and Michigan’s histories in ‘The Granddaddy of Them All’

Nazario Pangallo, Contributing Writer December 29, 2023

On Monday, Alabama and Michigan will face off in the 110th Rose Bowl. Here’s a look back at the storied past of “The Granddaddy of Them All” and these two teams' histories in the Tournament of Roses....

Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton (#3) runs the ball for a touchdown against during the Iron Bowl on Nov. 25 in Auburn, Ala.

A look at the wide receivers and defensive backs facing off at the Rose Bowl

Matthew Mason, Contributing Writer  December 28, 2023

The 2024 Rose Bowl will have a lot of star power on display as Alabama and Michigan face off on New Year’s Day. Both programs will be relying on their lightning-fast wide receivers and their lockdown...

Saban and staff show recruiting prowess, ink 23 recruits on early signing day 

Saban and staff show recruiting prowess, ink 23 recruits on early signing day 

Henry Sklar, Contributing Writer December 27, 2023

Despite a college football recruiting landscape that’s more open than ever, head coach Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide again showed their recruiting prowess on early national signing day, leaving...

Alabama forward Sam Walters plays defense against Arizona at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ on Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023.

Alabama men’s basketball drops third straight after second-half collapse 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer December 21, 2023

On Wednesday night, Alabama fell to the No. 4 Arizona Wildcats at the Hall of Fame Series in Phoenix, Arizona, with a final score of 87-74.   The Crimson Tide went winless in its tough stretch against...

Timmons sets career record in women's basketball's 99-61 win against Jacksonville  

Timmons sets career record in women’s basketball’s 99-61 win against Jacksonville  

Courtney Larrimore, Staff Writer   December 21, 2023

In its second-to-last game before the start of the team's SEC season, Alabama women's basketball took its 12th win of the season Wednesday, defeating the Jacksonville Dolphins 99-61.   Although guard...

Women’s basketball breaks Louisiana-Monroe’s 8-game win streak  

Women’s basketball breaks Louisiana-Monroe’s 8-game win streak  

Courtney Larrimore, Staff Writer  December 18, 2023

Women's basketball has taken its ninth win of the season in a 70-54 game against Louisiana-Monroe, leaving Alabama 11-2.  Despite averaging 81 points in their previous games, the Warhawks scored only...

Alabama forward Nick Pringle (23) dunks the ball against Creighton at CHI Health Center in Omaha, NE on Saturday, Dec 16, 2023.

Alabama men’s basketball drops second consecutive game against top 10 opponent 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer December 17, 2023

So close, yet so far away.   In its second straight game against a top 10 opponent, the Alabama Crimson Tide fell Saturday to the No. 8 Creighton Bluejays with a final score of 85-82.  Similar...

Women’s basketball takes 10th win of the season against in-state rival

Women’s basketball takes 10th win of the season against in-state rival

Courtney Larrimore, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

The Crimson Tide faced off Sunday against an in-state rival, Samford University, securing a decisive 69-39 victory.  Alabama achieved its first double-double of the season, coming from forward Meg...

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) on offense against Purdue at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, Dec 9, 2023.

Alabama falls to No. 4 Purdue in fight to the finish 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer  December 10, 2023

After a hard-fought battle all the way to the end, Alabama came up short Saturday against the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers with a final score of 92-86.   Even though the game was played in Toronto, it...

Alabama women’s basketball wins close game against Stephen F. Austin 

Alabama women’s basketball wins close game against Stephen F. Austin 

Micah Johnstun, Contributing Writer  December 10, 2023

Alabama women's basketball team rolled into Coleman Coliseum on Saturday to host Stephen F. Austin for the Holiday Hoops Weekend, hoping to keep up its winning streak.   Alabama started off the game...

Alabama basketball player Sarah Ashlee Barker (#3) shoots a free throw against South Florida.

Faith and family at the center of Sarah Ashlee Barker’s emergence for Crimson Tide

Theodore Fernandez, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

Thirty-one years after her father, Jay Barker, brought a national championship to Tuscaloosa as the starting quarterback of the legendary 1992 football team, senior forward Sarah Ashlee Barker has emerged...

Alabama guard Del'Janae "Burger" Williams (#51) pushes towards the goal against Coastal Carolina.

Women’s basketball back in the win column with win over Coastal Carolina in annual Fifth Grade Fast Break game

Courtney Larrimore, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

Women’s basketball has taken its eighth game of the season in a decisive 88-46 victory over Coastal Carolina in front of 1,925 fifth graders and their teachers.   Alabama hosted the elementary schoolers...